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List five functions that the skeleton performs in the body.
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provides shape, support, enables movement, protects internal organ,produces blood cells, and stores materials
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What behaviors are important for keeping your healthy?
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eating a well balanced diet and getting regular exercise
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describe the three common bone and joint injuries.
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fracture:a break in a bone, Sprain:when ligaments are stretched too far and tear in places, Dislocation:when a bone comes out of its joint.
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Comare the motion of a hinge joint to that of a pivot joint.
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a hinge joint only moves in one way. I.E. elbow, or knee. A pivot joint moves in a round motion. I.E. neck
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What can you do to decrease the chances of injuring your skeletal system?
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warming up, wearing protective equipment, exercise in safe places.
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What is the role of movable joints in the body?
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allows the body to make a wide range of motions.
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What property of x-rays makes them useful for identifying injuries to the skeletal system?
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X-rays are used to take images of bones. The waves of energy pass through the skin and other tissues and strike the photographic film underneath the area being observed.
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